by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — TSM Photo Bugger grabbed the lead with a determined first-over bid, then dug in late to capture Wednesday’s (Feb. 17) $22,500 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

TSM Photo Bugger was fourth down the backside when Mike Wilder sent him after the leader, I Know My Chip. The 9-year-old SJ’s Photo-Rewarding Wink gelding wore down I Know My Chip but was all out to hold off the wide rally of Trustworthy Kid, who fell a nose short. Rompaway Galaxy earned show. Winning time was 1:56.1.

Jan Fread trains TSM Photo Bugger, who now boasts $561,186 in career earnings, for owner/breeder Ted Tomson. It was one of five wins on the 15-race card for Wilder.